OFFICIAL Oliver Gildart

[pawsandclaws1]

For any that have Instagram, please don’t be like the toxic idiots on there that are commenting “he’ll just get homesick in a year” or something along those lines.
Not the type of stuff a new signing wants to see from so called fans.

Also we’re not Canberra. You can go to the beach here and actually see daylight

Probably coming to look for a wife here and settle

Didn't he commit?

 

[tiger_one]

Looking through Dr Google, I found:

1. His Dad played (and won) against Penrith, representing Wigan in the World Club Challenge in 1991.
2. Oliver Gildart played in the 2nd Test for England v. New Zealand in 2018 - the Kiwis being coached by Michael Maguire.

He sounds a goer.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

For any that have Instagram, please don’t be like the toxic idiots on there that are commenting “he’ll just get homesick in a year” or something along those lines.
Not the type of stuff a new signing wants to see from so called fans.

Also we’re not Canberra. You can go to the beach here and actually see daylight

Also, Australian players aren't exactly renowned for seeing out contracts in the UK either.

 

[jrtiger]

Looking through Dr Google, I found:

1. His Dad played (and won) against Penrith, representing Wigan in the World Club Challenge in 1991.
2. Oliver Gildart played in the 2nd Test for England v. New Zealand in 2018 - the Kiwis being coached by Michael Maguire.

He sounds a goer.

he also hosts a podcast. here's an episode where he's talking about his move to WT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVNbdBNF30k

 

[BZN]

Looking through Dr Google, I found:

1. His Dad played (and won) against Penrith, representing Wigan in the World Club Challenge in 1991.
2. Oliver Gildart played in the 2nd Test for England v. New Zealand in 2018 - the Kiwis being coached by Michael Maguire.

He sounds a goer.

And as Newtown pointed out in his post, he will be playing with a team mate in Jackson Hastings :+1:

 

[TCL]

Welcome to the club.

 

[tigerap]

Gildart’s got some talent, just depends on how well he settles in and applies himself. Considering how well the best of British have gone in recent times in the NRL it provides some optimism. I don’t buy into the arguments it’s mostly the British forwards that do well, I think that’s just how things panned out in recent years. If British players are good enough, and willing, then they’ll succeed regardless of what position they play.

As for BJ, problem with him, like other big centre’s (Suli comes to mind), is that they’re only at their best and most effective once they’ve had half a season to build up their conditioning through match fitness, every game is crucial and by the time they’re playing their best, your season can be gone. We’re nearly into June and still BJ doesn’t appear to be where he needs to be fitness wise, and as he’s getting older and slower, it’s harder for him to reach the level of fitness he needs to be at.

His next contract (wherever that might be) will be chicken feed compared to what he’s use to. I think he should reinvent himself as an impact bench forward - short stints at the backend of each half using his power and skill. I don’t think he’s that effective anymore at centre, doesn’t have the pace, the club has wisely moved on.

BJ is too lazy to put his shoulder into a tackle….

 

[happy_tiger]

Hobbo committed .....Callan Park

 

[JC99]

Gildart made his return from injury last night scoring a double for Wigan

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Gildart made his return from injury last night scoring a double for Wigan

Gildart played left centre while Jackson Hastings lined up at fullback 🙌

 

[tiger05premier]

Apparently he has pulled out of his contract with us

His reason was he signed to play with a football team not a cricket team

 

[happy_tiger]

I watched about 10 minutes of the Huddersfield v Wigan game ..and his tackle attempt on McQueen when McQueen scores was pathetic ......

Don't worry Hastings doesn't miss out .....three forwards are trying to put the ballcarrier down in a tackle in the lead up ...Hastings is standing tell everyone to go right and left when he should have been tying up the ballcarriers hands .....get the pass away to half who then hits McQueen .....

We got some Pommie Duds everyone .....yayyyyy.....

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I watched about 10 minutes of the Huddersfield v Wigan game ..and his tackle attempt on McQueen when McQueen scores was pathetic ......

Don't worry Hastings doesn't miss out .....three forwards are trying to put the ballcarrier down in a tackle in the lead up ...Hastings is standing tell everyone to go right and left when he should have been tying up the ballcarriers hands .....get the pass away to half who then hits McQueen .....

We got some Pommie Duds everyone .....yayyyyy.....

But but Hastings is going to save us from Brooks....right?

 

[jadtiger]

I watched about 10 minutes of the Huddersfield v Wigan game ..and his tackle attempt on McQueen when McQueen scores was pathetic ......

Don't worry Hastings doesn't miss out .....three forwards are trying to put the ballcarrier down in a tackle in the lead up ...Hastings is standing tell everyone to go right and left when he should have been tying up the ballcarriers hands .....get the pass away to half who then hits McQueen .....

We got some Pommie Duds everyone .....yayyyyy.....

Not surprised at all.i have watched both in the past neither has done anything to give me much confidence

 

[happy_tiger]

I watched about 10 minutes of the Huddersfield v Wigan game ..and his tackle attempt on McQueen when McQueen scores was pathetic ......

Don't worry Hastings doesn't miss out .....three forwards are trying to put the ballcarrier down in a tackle in the lead up ...Hastings is standing tell everyone to go right and left when he should have been tying up the ballcarriers hands .....get the pass away to half who then hits McQueen .....

We got some Pommie Duds everyone .....yayyyyy.....

But but Hastings is going to save us from Brooks....right?

Hastings = Cronk ,Sterling ,Langer and Mortimer in some eyes ...yet is playing as the leader in a Wigan side looking at having it worst season since the late 70's / early 80's

And Gildart is in the same side

I hope they are both tanking big time ......

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

hopefully Hastings can be used as a lock not a 6 or 7
Gildart is no world beater but probably better than what we have at present

 

[earl]

They could both be top tier talent in this comp.

I'll wait and see how they perform. Highlights and short snippets don't show you how well a player performs over the course of a season and that is what matters.

 

[earl]

hopefully Hastings can be used as a lock not a 6 or 7
Gildart is no world beater but probably better than what we have at present

I can't see that working. I figure Brooks and Hastings in the halves and AD in the centres. I reckon AD should be at 6 now and working on his game but maybe the club sees AD as a guy who can give us some attack on the edges.

How many halves are performing well as locks in the comp today. Connor Watson or maybe Peachey ? Is there anyone else ?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

hopefully Hastings can be used as a lock not a 6 or 7
Gildart is no world beater but probably better than what we have at present

I can't see that working. I figure Brooks and Hastings in the halves and AD in the centres. I reckon AD should be at 6 now and working on his game but maybe the club sees AD as a guy who can give us some attack on the edges.

How many halves are performing well as locks in the comp today. Connor Watson or maybe Peachey ? Is there anyone else ?

I just think is AD was going to be a 6 we woukd play him there at the moment
it probably will end up Brooks and hasting in halves just don't know how that will play out

 

[avocadoontoast]

I thought Hastings was pretty good. Very busy. Gildart not so good. He'll get absolutely monstered if he plays like that here.